Work faster and achieve cleaner results with our range of Snips, Knives & Blades, Mixing Tools—essential for cutting, trimming and preparing materials on site and at home. Whether you’re opening materials, trimming plasterboard, cutting insulation, or mixing compounds for finishing work, having the right tools improves accuracy, reduces waste and helps keep jobs moving smoothly. This category is ideal for trade professionals and DIY customers tackling building, decorating and renovation projects.
Snips, knives and blades are perfect for precise cutting on a wide range of materials, supporting jobs such as trimming sheet materials, cutting packaging, shaping insulation and general site work. Mixing tools help you prepare materials consistently, whether you’re working with plaster, mortar, adhesives or levelling compounds. A well-mixed product applies more smoothly, bonds better and delivers a stronger, longer-lasting finish.
For best results, choose sharp blades suited to the material, replace blades regularly for safe cutting, and use appropriate mixing tools to achieve an even, lump-free consistency. Having spare blades and reliable mixing accessories on hand helps reduce downtime and improves overall quality.
Shop online today for snips, knives and blades, and mixing tools with delivery and collection available.
Builders merchant depots across Leicestershire and Rutland
Three William Hercock depots in Melton Mowbray, Leicester and Oakham supply trade professionals and DIY customers with building materials, timber and landscaping supplies.
Collect from your nearest yard or have it delivered straight to site with HIAB and Moffett offload.
Trade and publicEvery depot is open to trade professionals and DIY customers
Collect or deliveredCollection from any branch or local delivery
HIAB and MoffettCrane and forklift offload straight to site
Rated up to 4.8★ on GoogleFrom 160+ customer reviews across our three depots
Opening hours
The same at all three depots
Monday – Friday7:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday8:00am – 12:00pm
SundayClosed
Bank holiday hours may differ. Please call your branch to check.
What every depot offers
Whichever branch is closest, you get the same service.
Bulk bags and pallet quantitiesOrder by the bag, the bulk bag or the full pallet.
Fast local delivery with HIAB and MoffettCrane and truck-mounted forklift offload, straight to site.
Trade accounts with credit facilitiesCredit terms and trade pricing. Open a trade account
Expert advice from an experienced teamHelp choosing materials and working out quantities.
Reliable stock availabilityKey product ranges kept in stock at every branch.
Open to trade and publicBuilders, contractors and DIY customers all welcome.
Need help with your project?
Our depot teams can help you choose materials and work out quantities.